Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
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Del, have your Narpy Blades stood the test of time?Mods:
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Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
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are they still available ? fleabay link Del posted doesn't work anymore.
10th Feb 2018 11:32 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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I've just binned them for Bosch ones, they were getting very noisy and annoying. Well I think it was the Narpy blades I binned, got wiper blades all over the place in the man cave room so never sure what was on what car. The Bosch ones are better & quieter but it's early days yet.
10th Feb 2018 11:39 am
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Changing mine now too.
Had them in for approx 18 months but the windscreen has been replaced twice in that time so it's time to bin them.
They'll be replaced with another set of cheapo Narpy's, they're very good.
Went for these this time: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...2605074151Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
10th Feb 2018 12:27 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1025
The link to the Narpy blades doesn't work any longer.
Advance Factors have Bosch for a reasonable price but the set is listed as 1 x 21" & 1 x 22".
I currently have 2 x 22" on the car at the moment.
What is the general concensus? Does size matter?
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Always gone with 2 x 22's.
Here's another link that should work for the cheapo wipers: eBay Wiper LinkMods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
Last edited by Narpy on 16th Mar 2018 8:32 pm. Edited 1 time in total
25th Feb 2018 10:39 am
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1025
Thanks Narpy
26th Feb 2018 7:08 pm
Scottbrad
Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Posts: 229
I’ve just bought a set of Michelin wipers from Aldi this evening, £4.99 each. Even if they’re crap, I thought for £4.99 they were worth a shot. Only available in store now as sold out online.
Member Since: 31 Oct 2012
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 565
The recent snow broke my drivers side wiper blade. Just had delivered a set of Bosch AeroTwins from Europarts website. Good price with the discount from someone else’s post. Make sure you have the correct wiper arms though. Despite putting my reg no on the website, the wrong blades arrived. My arms are the hook type, what arrived was the straight type. In fairness to Europarts, another website says the wrong ones are suitable for my Disco, they must use the same software. Europarts shop in Chesterfield was great, willing to take back the wrong blades, or give me some that would fit for the same price as the web offer which was half price. Needless to say which option I took. 5 minutes later setting off with new wiper blades on.
I put a set of Michelin Stealth blades on Miss Moneypit a couple of years ago. They were on offer at Costco (membership required) for around a fiver.
They are generally quiet & clear the screen well. A great improvement over the things on it before that used to clonk in unison on each path!
They are a seasonal product in Costco
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14th Mar 2018 7:10 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
++Update++
My cheapo wipers are starting to lose their effectiveness. They are not clearing the top 2 inches of screen on the drivers side so I'll replace them before winter sets in.
Considering it's been one of the driest years on record, I suppose they've lasted about 8 months.
Not great I know, but for 6 quid or thereabouts, I can't really complain.Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
I put a set of Michelin Stealth blades on Miss Moneypit a couple of years ago. They were on offer at Costco (membership required) for around a fiver.
They are generally quiet & clear the screen well. A great improvement over the things on it before that used to clonk in unison on each path!
They are a seasonal product in Costco
On offer at the moment too … about £6 each. Not fitted them yet.
6th Nov 2018 10:43 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10289
Eurocarparts have 50% discount today (code flash50).
Just ordered a pair of 22inch Bosch aerotwin for under 20 quid.
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7th Nov 2018 10:45 am
Canburne
Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Devon
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Thanks - perfick timing.
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